pistol postion in rifle comp.
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Lots of running, hip. I can't stand running with a leg holster on. The draw on a leg holster if not practiced is not as fast, at least for me. I always bang leg holsters on door frames when clearing. Chaffing... screw leg holsters.
Also should add I don't know the event you are attending so I can't direct my answer to that. I wouldn't be wearing a leg holster if I was attending though.
Also should add I don't know the event you are attending so I can't direct my answer to that. I wouldn't be wearing a leg holster if I was attending though.
Definitely go with a belt/hip holster.
I've used drop leg rigs for work and they are far from being the best holster option. They tend to be more Tacti-cool than they are functional. Most people get crappy drop legs to begin with making them all but worthless and if they get a good rig like the Safariland they wear it wrong keeping it too low. Drop legs also seem to catch on everything, will bang up against everything, will collect dirt for you while prone, don't tend to be as stable and will probably be uncomfortable requiring a lot of adjustments during the match. Unless you plan on wearing a harness to rappel or are going to be wearing a bulky vest that will get in the way of a belt/hip holster there are no real advantages to a drop leg.
I've used drop leg rigs for work and they are far from being the best holster option. They tend to be more Tacti-cool than they are functional. Most people get crappy drop legs to begin with making them all but worthless and if they get a good rig like the Safariland they wear it wrong keeping it too low. Drop legs also seem to catch on everything, will bang up against everything, will collect dirt for you while prone, don't tend to be as stable and will probably be uncomfortable requiring a lot of adjustments during the match. Unless you plan on wearing a harness to rappel or are going to be wearing a bulky vest that will get in the way of a belt/hip holster there are no real advantages to a drop leg.
Another vote for hip. I carry daily in an IWB at about 3:30, and in a comp I just switch to a Blackhawk paddle holster in the same location. Keeps the muscle memory almost the same so Im not trying to reach my pistol in the wrong place. I will admit to owning an expensive Safariland drop leg rig and after using it came to the same conclusion as the people above. Your leg will sweat beneath it, youll knock it on everything, its not any faster than a hip placement, and it will flop around on your leg if you have to run from place to place.
I have both, and I say hip as well. I started out my tour in Afghanistan with a thigh rig and within two weeks was back to my safari land hip holster. The thigh rigs are only good if you are rappelling, scuba diving, suppressed, etc.
After spending 20 years with a revolver on my hip I vote hip. I did try a thigh rig but didn't like it. I use the "cocked leg" prone position with the rifle and being right handed I never notice the pistol on my side, but cocking the leg up with a thigh holster didn't pan out well.
When I was in the army and had to carry everything I had, a hip holster got in the way of the ruck, I found the tanker or aviation chest holster worked, but that wouldn't be allowed in completion because is sort of a cross shoulder holster and too much chance of sweeping other shooters. But if I'm humping and alone, that my preferred method.
When I was in the army and had to carry everything I had, a hip holster got in the way of the ruck, I found the tanker or aviation chest holster worked, but that wouldn't be allowed in completion because is sort of a cross shoulder holster and too much chance of sweeping other shooters. But if I'm humping and alone, that my preferred method.
Hip...simple and safe. Bladetech and Safariland offer models that have drop and offset features if you want to move the pistol out and/or down from your belt to some degree. The Bladtech drop and offset is widely used in 3gun and USPSA. My preference is offset with no drop, I add spacers between the holster body and the belt hanger.
ETA: Serpa holsters do indeed suck and you'll shoot yourself in the knee running one
ETA: Serpa holsters do indeed suck and you'll shoot yourself in the knee running one
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Look at what models most 3 gunners are running for holsters: blade tech, comptac, safari land , black hawk, ect. You are going to want something with decent retention as a dropped pistol is typically an instant match DQ in 3 gun. Hip over leg holster always.
pistol postion in rifle comp.
Forget IPSC. And forget thinking that a make of holster is the reason people shoot themselves in the leg.
Behind the hip carry will keep the rear sight out of the dirt when you have to go prone.
Forget IPSC. And forget thinking that a make of holster is the reason people shoot themselves in the leg.
Behind the hip carry will keep the rear sight out of the dirt when you have to go prone.
I have shot Woodies before and will guess that it will be same as in the past. Run whatever you have, you will be able to carry it in a pack or leave in the truck until the stage(short) that you need it in. I will guess you wont be needing it for long durations. Contact Woodie or Branson before you buy something.
PS: Thigh rigs just look cool on TV., unless yo get in and out of vehicles for a living.
PS: Thigh rigs just look cool on TV., unless yo get in and out of vehicles for a living.
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Hip
G-Code- G-Code Holsters and Accessories for Tactical Carry Systems
Excellent retention, quickly detachable/modular
G-Code- G-Code Holsters and Accessories for Tactical Carry Systems
Excellent retention, quickly detachable/modular
i carry on my hip. for a number of reasons. going prone and it is where i carry my daily concealed carry. i hate thigh holsters./
after reading this thread and reading some bad experiences with serpa holsters, i am thinking of going back to my old holster and buy a safariland thumb release holster. i just bought a serpa holster for comps. love the feel of it. but i am going to check into the thumb release ones.
from what i am reading it is guys accidentally putting their finger on the trigger when they hit the release button as it comes out of the holster and getting a ND. one guy shot him self in the leg...i do not want to be the guy on the range to shoot myself in the leg. you will have a hard time getting the ragne officers to trust you again or even back on their range.
Original Upload, I Just Shot Myself! - YouTube
after reading this thread and reading some bad experiences with serpa holsters, i am thinking of going back to my old holster and buy a safariland thumb release holster. i just bought a serpa holster for comps. love the feel of it. but i am going to check into the thumb release ones.
from what i am reading it is guys accidentally putting their finger on the trigger when they hit the release button as it comes out of the holster and getting a ND. one guy shot him self in the leg...i do not want to be the guy on the range to shoot myself in the leg. you will have a hard time getting the ragne officers to trust you again or even back on their range.
Original Upload, I Just Shot Myself! - YouTube
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Muscle memory... put anyone in a dynamic scenario without it and watch them fall apart (comment was directed to the individuals blaming a holster for poor fundamentals resulting in AD's).
To the OP, hip holster on a rigid gun belt....
To the OP, hip holster on a rigid gun belt....
Bladetech does offer a very good hip holster. Know the DOH feature is a negative asset for running. Also, the fixed belt loop [stingray] is far superior to the adjustable fits all that is the default option.
Shooting yourself with a serpa is a training issue, its not a flaw in the holster design. If you train to release the pistol with the pad of your finger, not the tip, you aren't going to have an issue. People using the tip of their finger can set themselves up for an ND through the thigh. Its a good holster, you just have to possess a little brain power and use some caution. Should be required for firearms handling anyway, right?
Edited to add, I also vote for Hip carry.
Edited to add, I also vote for Hip carry.
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